Hold Me Down
Ikonik Lyrics

Open ya lines
Prepare yourself to receive my message

Coming direct through your transistor radio
My words are reaching you directly and clearly

I'm a powerful MC feeding you with my rendition of how it should go down
I am a skilled rapper sharing my perspective on how things should be done

Funky dope lyrics giving foes a brain swell
My cool and captivating lyrics overwhelm my opponents mentally

Too much knowledge for you suckers to live well
The depth of my wisdom is too much for you fools to handle

We are the future, sound is magnificent coming to ya hard with little to no innocence
We represent the upcoming generation with a powerful and impactful sound that lacks innocence

Stop pressuring me
Cease the attempts to manipulate or control me

Ya making me wild
Your actions are provoking intense emotions within me

I stand alone and my life is my own
I am independent, and I have full control over my own life

So you can't hold me down
You have no power to restrain or limit me

Whatcha doing to me
What are you doing that affects me in this way

Why you making me lie
Why are you forcing me to be dishonest

We are the new breed souls that bleed the words
We are the unique individuals who passionately express ourselves through our lyrics

You can't hold us down
You are incapable of suppressing our potential

People are you listening gather around
Attention, everyone! Come together and listen

Here's a new school lesson and a brand new sound
I have something innovative to teach and a fresh sound to offer

I'm going to take it uptown funk it out for a minute
I will bring a lively and energetic vibe to the music for a short period

So get the fuck out my face if you can't get with It
If you are unable to understand or appreciate my style, then leave immediately

The new breed rebels no cause to obey
We, the rebellious individuals of the new generation, have no reason to comply with your rules

I'm going to make it clear as day
I will ensure that my message is easily understandable

Stay out of my way
Do not interfere or obstruct my path

To all the parents and the teachers laying old school law
This is a message directed towards parents and teachers who enforce traditional rules

Stop pointing fingers at me knowing that you're the cause
Stop blaming me when you are aware that you are responsible

Stop staring at me
Cease your intense gaze towards me

Have you lost your mind
Are you mentally unstable

I am the one that you need to fear
You should be afraid of me and my influence

Just listen to me
Pay attention and hear me out

For once hear me out
At least this time, give me the opportunity to express myself

I got something to say that we don't play
I have an important message to convey that is not a joking matter

You can't hold us down
You are unable to keep us suppressed

Fresh faces future generation
We are the young and promising individuals who represent the future

Makin believe but you got a lot of hatred
You pretend to be something you're not, but deep down, you harbor a great deal of animosity

Short fuses winners and losers
Those who have a quick temper and those who come out on top or fail

Metaphysical bumps and bruises
Non-physical psychic or emotional wounds

I made it through look how far I got
I successfully overcame challenges and reached a significant point in my journey

Knowing how to move in and out of corners and blocks
Understanding how to navigate obstacles and barriers effectively

Giving fingers to the ones that said that we don't rock
Taunting or disrespecting those who claimed we lack talent or skill

Watch what you say round my block you get dropped
Be cautious about your words when in my neighborhood, or you may face consequences

Wanna change my ways
You desire for me to alter my behavior

What'd you except me to do
What do you anticipate my response to be

Wanna give me pain
You want to inflict suffering upon me

Wanna kill my name
You aim to destroy my reputation

Wanna take what's mine
You seek to steal what rightfully belongs to me

Wanna tell me lies
You wish to deceive me with false information

Wanna take my life
You want to end my existence

What'd you except me to do
What do you anticipate my response to be

What'd you except me to do
What do you anticipate my response to be

What'd you except me to do
What do you anticipate my response to be

What'd you except me to do
What do you anticipate my response to be

Bring it to higher levels you can't fuck with It
Elevating the game to an unbeatable level that you cannot compete with

What'd you except me to do
What do you anticipate my response to be

You can't fuck with it suckers
You are incapable of dealing with it, fools

Mother fucker you can't do it
You motherfucker, you are incapable of achieving it

Its time, you cant fuck with us
The time has come, and you are unable to challenge us

You can't hold us down
You are incapable of suppressing us

Why you fucking with me
Why are you bothering or provoking me

Why you looking my way
Why are you giving me attention or focusing on me

Take control of you're mind and soul and scream
Seize command over your thoughts and emotions, and express yourself loudly

You can't hold me down
You are incapable of restraining or limiting me

You did this to me I need you to stop It
You are responsible for the current situation, and I request for you to put an end to it

I am the one that you need to fear
You should be afraid of me and my influence

You can't hold me down
You are incapable of suppressing me

The truth is out stop telling me lies
The truth has been revealed, so stop deceiving me

Your looking like your for real but really in a disguise
You appear genuine, but in reality, you are hiding your true intentions

You think I give a damn that you want to help me out
I do not care about your desire to assist me

Individuality is what I'm all about
Being unique and true to myself is my core essence

Been trying to live my whole life to the best I can
I have been endeavoring to live my life to the fullest of my abilities

Getting caught up in the hype of just being the man
Becoming overly consumed with the excitement and reputation of being successful

I'm looking at you when I say you did me wrong
I am directing my statement towards you, acknowledging that you have treated me unjustly

Stop pressuring me be the words to this song
Cease the attempts to manipulate or control me through the lyrics of this song